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Kermadec and Colville Arcs mineral reservation extended to 2019
The new reservation takes effect from 5 July 2017 to 4 July 2019.
Aeromagnetic survey completed in Murchison
NZP&M’s aeromagnetic survey project is progressing well with the Murchison survey block now completed.
2017 Minerals Data Pack released
NZP&M has released a newly updated Minerals Exploration Data Pack featuring new government-funded aeromagnetic and soil geochemical data.
Block Offer 2017 tender opened
Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins has opened the Block Offer 2017 tender for petroleum exploration permits.
Block Offer 2018 Nominations are now open
Minister of Energy and Resources Judith Collins has opened industry nominations for Block Offer 2018.
2017 Petroleum Exploration Data Pack released
This year’s data pack adds a number of new projects to the compilation of open-file seismic and well data, interpretation projects, reports, and studies available in previous editions.
Consultation on managing financial risk from onshore wells
Consultation has begun on proposals to better manage third party risk exposure from current and future onshore wells.
Notice regarding ministerial responsibility for minerals (excluding coal)
The Minister of Energy and Resources, Judith Collins, has transferred ministerial responsibility for gold and other minerals (excluding coal) to the Hon Simon Bridges.